[Phil V.]

Thank you for your observation.

Given that we are in this thing for the long haul here are some questions I ponder . . .

IF Arafat effectively separates the PLA from Hamas et al and effectively persuades the Palestinians to behave can he do it "for the long haul"?

Can Israel continue it's settlements expansion "for the long haul"?

Can we blame freedom and exonerate Zionism for the "long haul"?

"For the long haul" can the Palestinians not ask, "Why"?

[veronica]

Newsweek poll: 61% of Americans oppose cut in Israel ties...

"Asked about the Israeli concerns on NBC's Today Show yesterday, Powell said: "Israel is a strong friend of the United States. We will always support Israel and its security. It is the democratic nation in that region that we absolutely treasure as a friend."

[Tom_Busch]

I don't really care what the Palestinians do. I think they've done quite enough. I guess if they want they're own state, they'll have to work that out with Israel and the rest of the region. So far they have only shown themselves to be dangerously, spoiled children IMHO.